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Lyrics & meaning

Sara Sara Saravedi

From Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal · 2014

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
KK, Srilekha Parthasarathy
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sara sara saravedi azhagulaWith beauty like a fast-bursting chain of crackers,
Vedicha ne vedicha vedichaYou exploded, yes, you exploded!
Sirukkura siripulaWith your smirking smile,
Manasayum madichenYou folded and captured my heart.
Female
Sara sara saravedi kanavulaIn a dream like a fast-bursting chain of crackers,
Vedicha ne vedicha vedichaYou exploded, yes, you exploded!
Nenaikura nenappulaWith the thoughts you bring to mind,
Vayasayum odachaYou broke through my age and inhibitions.
Male
Pottakaadum poo pookkaMaking even a barren dry land bloom with flowers,
Nee nerukkadi nerukkadi kodukuraYou give me intense closeness again and again.
Sattapoovum thaenooraMaking honey ooze even from a decorative collar flower,
Sandhosam thaara…You give me sheer happiness...
Female
Pattaampoochi thaanaagaLike a butterfly fluttering naturally,
Nee adikkadi adikkadi rasikkuraYou frequently, frequently admire and cherish.
Vettu paara paalooraMaking even hard granite rocks ooze with milk,
Kondaada vaara…aaaa….You come to celebrate...
Male
Valayala tholanjadha polaJust like a lost bangle,
Chorus :Hei hei hei heiChorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male :En odhatta nee sulichittu poraMale: You twist my lips into a smile and walk past.
Chorus :Hei hei hei heiChorus: Hey hei hei hei
Female
Thovayalu arachadha polaLike grinding chutney on a stone,
Chorus :Hei hei hei heiChorus: Hey hei hei hei
Female :Nee usurayae valichittu poraFemale: You squeeze and pull my very life out.
Chorus :Hei hei hei heiChorus: Hey hei hei hei
Male
Goli goli goli goliGoli goli goli goli
Goli goli goli goli goli goliGoli goli goli goli goli goli
Goli goli goli goliGoli goli goli goli
Goli goli goli goli goli goliGoli goli goli goli goli goli
Female
Oh sara sara saravedi kanavulaOh, in a dream like a fast-bursting chain of crackers,
Vedicha ne vedicha vedichaYou exploded, yes, you exploded!
Nenaikura nenappulaWith the thoughts you bring to mind,
Vayasayum odachaYou broke through my age and inhibitions.
Male
Karuvelan kaadaeO forest of Karuvelam trees,
Kili vazhum koodaeO nest where parrots reside,
Nedunaala aasa vachen nenjukullaI held a deep desire inside my heart for a long time,
Adhadhaandi vera onnum solla illaBeyond that, I have nothing else to say.
Female
Nee saayangaalam vandhuYou are like the cool breeze that comes
Veesum kaathuBlowing in the evening hours,
Naan uththu paarkka povaWhen I gaze at you intently,
Neeyum verthuYou break into a sweet sweat.
Vegu dhooram poga venumWe need to travel a very long distance,
Ada neeyum naanum kaiyya korthuAh, you and I holding hands together!
Male
Sara sara saravedi azhagulaWith beauty like a fast-bursting chain of crackers,
Vedicha ne vedicha vedichaYou exploded, yes, you exploded!
Sirukkura siripulaWith your smirking smile,
Manasayum madichenYou folded and captured my heart.
Madichen madichen…Folded, folded...
Female
Mazhaiyoda vaasamThe fragrance of the fresh rain,
Adhudhaanaey nesamThat indeed is true affection.
Vayakaattu seru vaasam aasayaachuThe aroma of paddy field mud became a deep desire,
Karuvaattu chaaru vaasam kaadhal aachuThe aroma of dried-fish curry turned into love!
Male
Naan vaikkaporu illaI am not a dry haystack,
Vazha thoppuI am a lush banana orchard!
Nee kitta vandha illaWhen you come close to me, there is no
PaadhukaappuSafety or self-control left.
Onnaaga serum podhuWhen we unite as one,
Namakulla venaam gaappu gaappuLet there be no gap between us!
Female
Sara sara saravedi kanavulaIn a dream like a fast-bursting chain of crackers,
Vedicha ne vedicha vedichaYou exploded, yes, you exploded!
Nenaikura nenappulaWith the thoughts you bring to mind,
Vayasayum odachaYou broke through my age and inhibitions.
Male
Sara sara saravedi azhagulaWith beauty like a fast-bursting chain of crackers,
Vedicha ne vedicha vedichaYou exploded, yes, you exploded!
Female :Nenaikura nenappulaFemale: With the thoughts you bring to mind,
Ha ha ha aha …Ha ha ha aha ...
Male
Pottakaadum poo pookkaMaking even a barren dry land bloom with flowers,
Nee nerukkadi nerukkadi kodukuraYou give me intense closeness again and again.
Sattapoovum thaenooraMaking honey ooze even from a decorative collar flower,
Sandhosam thaara…You give me sheer happiness...
Female
Pattaampoochi thaanaagaLike a butterfly fluttering naturally,
Nee adikkadi adikkadi rasikkuraYou frequently, frequently admire and cherish.
Vettu paara paalooraMaking even hard granite rocks ooze with milk,
Kondaada vaara..You come to celebrate..
Male
Valayala tholanjadha polaJust like a lost bangle,
En odhatta nee sulichittu poraYou twist my lips into a smile and walk past.
Female :Thovayalu arachadha polaFemale: Like grinding chutney on a stone,
Nee usurayae valichittu poraYou squeeze and pull my very life out.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sara Sara Saravedi is a playful and vibrant romantic duet from the film Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal. The song expresses the explosive, joyous impact love brings to two people. Through earthy, rustic imagery and colloquial metaphors—ranging from bursting firecrackers and rain-drenched soil to grinding chutney and blooming dry lands—the lovers describe how their passions and feelings overflow whenever they are together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Sara sara saravedi azhagula

'Sara sara' mimics the rapid crackling sound of a long chain of firecrackers bursting in quick succession.

Simile (Upamai)

Thovayalu arachadha pola / Nee usurayae valichittu pora

Compares the grinding of chutney on a stone to the intense, overpowering effect of love pulling at one's soul.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Vettu paara paaloora / Kondaada vaara…

An exaggeration where hard granite rocks produce milk to symbolize extraordinary joy and romance.

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Pottakaadum poo pookka / Nee nerukkadi nerukkadi kodukura

Barren land blooming with flowers metaphorically describes a lifeless heart flowering with love.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014) was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi. This track features vocals by KK and Saindhavi, featuring Harris Jayaraj's signature gibberish hooks ('Goli goli') blended with native Tamil folk rhythms.

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